Operator

3 weeks ago

Fort Saskatchewan, Canada Dow Full time

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role:
Dow has an exciting opportunity for experienced Operators located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

At Fort Saskatchewan, Dow Canada operates four world-scale production units that manufacture hydrocarbons, ethylene, polyethylene, and electricity. As one of Canada’s largest petrochemical facilities, Dow Canada is able to serve Dow’s global customers.

The role of the Operator includes operating equipment and process related control systems in a safe environmentally responsible manner. The role involves optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions, conducting field checks, adjusting control systems manually and operated equipment based on process controls in a safe and efficient manner.

You will be a team player, have good prioritization and organizational skills, and demonstrate competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Successful applicants will be placed in one of the Hydrocarbons, Polyethylene or Power Plant units. Specific unit placement will be determined after the applicant accepts the Operator Position.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prioritizes training and qualification, including setting and achieving agreed upon milestones: utilizing online Learning Management Systems (LMS), In-Plant Training modules, hands-on training, and unit Technical Training resources.
- Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.
- Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
- Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
- Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.
- Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
- Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.
- Actively participates in and documents routine field safety audits.
- Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.
- Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.
- Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.

Qualifications:

- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 or more years of related (Operations, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical) work experience.
- Completion of ABSA 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Class OR in lieu of a 4th class certification, completion of ABSA 4th Class A&B testing without Steam/Process time AND 5 years industry experience will be accepted.
- A current, valid driver’s license is required.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
- A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Preferred Skills:

- Related two-year technical diploma, such as Chemical Engineering Technology or Power Engineering Technology.
- Completion of Alberta 3rd Class.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

- Medically approved to respond to emergencies.
- Physically & mentally able to work in stressful environments including, but not limited to: confined spaces, low visibility, fully encapsulated PPE, and extreme close proximity to others.
- Physically & mentally able to work at varying heights in an emergency capacity.
- Frequent/Occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50lbs.
- Must have or be willing to earn EMT-Basic and HazMat Technician certifications.
- Wear al

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